Biology B.S.
Biology B.S.
University of South Florida
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Biology provides a broad, robust foundation in the biological sciences. It prepares students for graduate programs in biology (e.g. zoology, botany, conservation biology, microbiology, marine biology, ecology and evolution) as well as professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacology, or biology careers with industry and government agencies. The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking and communication skills, as well as competency in experimental design, data analysis and methodology for lab and field research. The concentrations allow students to focus coursework according to their interests. A wide range of skill-building opportunities are available to students through undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, service learning, and field courses
Admission Requirements
USF requires freshman applicants to submit official results of at least one college entrance exam (SAT or ACT). USF does not currently require or consider the optional Essay section of the SAT or the ACT for the admission or scholarship review processes. Likewise, SAT Subject Tests are not considered for admission or placement. USF's code for SAT is 5828 and for ACT is 0761.
In Fall 2019, mid-range SAT and ACT scores for admitted freshman were:
SAT: 1270-1340
ACT: 28-30
Courses Units
You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://catalog.usf.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=5502
More Information
Students complete a General Biology program of study or complete one of four concentrations: Animal Biology, Medical Biology, Ecology and Evolution or Plant Biology. The concentrations are a minimum of 13 credit hours. Students who declare a concentration will take a maximum of 4 additional credit hours to meet the total major electives requirement (which is a minimum of 17 credit hours).
If students do not declare a concentration, they will follow the General Biology program of study and take a minimum of 17 credit hours to meet the major electives requirement.
Career Opportunities
You can join one of the following careers: